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Master of Yachts 200gt Limited Theory Power/Sail

Q: What is STCW 2010?

STCW stands for “Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers” ratified by the International Maritime Organization. The basic certification comprises five modules (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PSA), all required for MCA certification. This certification is mandatory under international maritime law for all crew on vessels 24 meters or longer.

Q: Should I worry about fire training?

STCW stands for “Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers” ratified by the International Maritime Organization. The basic certification comprises five modules (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PSA), all required for MCA certification. This certification is mandatory under international maritime law for all crew on vessels 24 meters or longer.

Q: Which medical certificates do I need?

STCW stands for “Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers” ratified by the International Maritime Organization. The basic certification comprises five modules (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PSA), all required for MCA certification. This certification is mandatory under international maritime law for all crew on vessels 24 meters or longer.

Q: What does MCA stand for?

STCW stands for “Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers” ratified by the International Maritime Organization. The basic certification comprises five modules (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PSA), all required for MCA certification. This certification is mandatory under international maritime law for all crew on vessels 24 meters or longer.

Q: What should I bring to the course?

STCW stands for “Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers” ratified by the International Maritime Organization. The basic certification comprises five modules (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PSA), all required for MCA certification. This certification is mandatory under international maritime law for all crew on vessels 24 meters or longer.

Q: Will there be exams?

STCW stands for “Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers” ratified by the International Maritime Organization. The basic certification comprises five modules (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PSA), all required for MCA certification. This certification is mandatory under international maritime law for all crew on vessels 24 meters or longer.

Q: What is the daily schedule?

STCW stands for “Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers” ratified by the International Maritime Organization. The basic certification comprises five modules (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, PSA), all required for MCA certification. This certification is mandatory under international maritime law for all crew on vessels 24 meters or longer.

Certification

IYT

Who issues your official qualification

Recognition

MCA – recognised

Where your certificate is accepted. Check with your flag state for specific approvals.

Suitable For

Deckhands, Bosuns, Lead Deckhands

Who the course is designed for

Experience Level

Sea service required

Minimum experience needed to join

Duration

7 Days

Training days only, breaks are not included

Certificate Validity

1 year

How long your certificate stays valid

Why This
Course Matters

This is the shore-based component for candidates aiming to achieve the full Master of Yachts 200GT qualification. Completing this theory course is required before attempting the practical assessment.

Career
growth
& Salary Impact

With the Master of Yachts Limited certificate, crew can earn $5,500–$10,500+ per month depending on vessel tonnage and operating area. Chief Mates on larger vessels or ocean-going yachts see salaries from $6,000–$7,700, while Masters and OOW positions can exceed $9,500–$10,500 on busy charter or expedition yachts.

Current Role With this certification

Master (200 GT, 150 NM offshore) +$3,800

Bosun

Chief Mate (<500 GT, 150 NM offshore) +$3,000

Lead Deckhand

OOW (<500 GT, all oceans) +$3,500

Bosun

What You’ll
Learn

Advanced Chartwork & Passage Planning

Tides, currents, deviation, dead reckoning, and route optimisation for offshore passages.

Meteorology & Weather Routing

Analyse forecasts and meteorological conditions to plan safe passages.

COLREGs & Vessel Operation Law

Detailed study of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, night nav, and restricted visibility scenarios.

Legal Duties & Command Responsibility

Understand pollution prevention, logkeeping, safe manning, and duty of care as a captain.

Preparation for Practical Assessment

Includes simulated exam-style scenarios and chart navigation under pressure.

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore vs. IYT Master of Yachts Limited 200GT

Unlike RYA Yachtmaster, the IYT Master of Yachts 200GT Limited is STCW-aligned, ISO 9001 certified, and accepted by 25+ countries—including the US Coast Guard—making it the clear choice for licensed professionals operating across international waters.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

IYT MOY 200GT Limited

MCA Recognised

Approved by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Organisational Focus

Shows whether the certificate targets professional or recreational yachting.

Primarily recreational boating

Professional and recreational yachting

International Government Approvals

Indicates acceptance by non-English-speaking maritime authorities.

Portugal, United Arab Emirates

Government Recognition

Lists how many national maritime bodies officially recognise the qualification.

Recognised by UK MCA; some international limitations

Recognised by 25+ governments incl. MCA, US Coast Guard, Marshall Islands

AMSA Approved

Accepted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for commercial use in Australia.

Transport Malta

Approved for commercial vessels registered under the Malta flag.

STCW Endorsed

Meets global Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping requirements.

STCW Endorsement

Additional approval sometimes required for non-UK commercial work.

Required for non-British flagged vessels

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Commercial Certification

Shows if the licence is valid for paid work without extra steps.

Requires endorsement

Already endorsed

Commercial Endorsement Processing Time

How long it takes to receive commercial endorsement once applied.

3–21 working days

Immediate

Vessel Size

Maximum vessel tonnage or length you can operate under this certification.

Master 200GT, Chief Mate 500GT

CoC (Certificate of Competency)

Official license proving professional qualification to command vessels.

Master 200GT, Chief Mate 500GT, Chief Mate 200GT (all oceans), OOW of 500GT vessel (all oceans)

Operational Limits

Defines how far offshore or in what waters you can legally operate.

Up to 150 miles from a safe haven

150nm offshore

Quality Management

Shows whether the issuing organisation is ISO-certified for training standards.

No ISO certification

ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS